Favism is an acute haemolytic anaemia caused by an acquired allergy to a protein of the broad bean (Viciafava). Reports of the disease date from before the fifth century B.C. and in a good review of the literature Luisada (1941) points out that favism used to have a very wide distribution in the Mediterranean basin. It now occurs particularly in the Sardinians, who seem to have retained the mor...

BACKGROUND Antioxidant nutrients found in popularly consumed vegetables, including red beans, are thought to prevent diabetic complications. In this study, we assessed the frequency and contributing factors of intake of fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants, and we determined their impact on the prevention of diabetes-related cataract extraction. METHODS This was a cross-sectional study,...

INTRODUCTION Traditional grains such as sorghum, finger millet, and cowpeas are some of the major grain foods grown and consumed in Uganda. The respective output/input ratios of sorghum, finger millet and cowpeas are higher than those of maize and beans that are produced in higher quantities (Table 1), which makes the production of traditional grains more profitable. The high profitability can ...

Low temperature long time (LTLT) sous-vide cooking may modify meat proteins in a way that could promote satiety. We investigated the effects of (1) cooking method (LTLT 58 °C vs. oven 160 °C), (2) LTLT holding time (17 h vs. 72 min), and (3) pork structure, LTLT 58 °C for 17 h (minced vs. roast) on appetite regulation and in vitro protein digestibility. In a cross-over study, 37 healthy men con...

Stored and cooked samples of pearl millet (Pennesetum typhoides), which is regularly consumed as food by the Paharia tribe in the hilly regions of Santhal Pargana, Bihar State, India, that were harvested in January 1989 were analyzed for mold flora, natural occurrence of Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus, and incidence and levels of aflatoxin B1. Of the 22 fungal species isolated, A. flavus...

Coffee has become one of the most consumed beverages in the world due its pleasant taste and aroma. Its appeal can also in some part be attributed to its caffeine content and scientifi cally-reported health benefi ts. Its increasing popularity has inspired coffee manufacturers to produce many new and exotic blends. Coffee is prepared in multiple ways by subjecting green coffee beans to washing,...

Germinated brown rice is commonly consumed in Asia for its enhanced nutritional properties such as gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and softer cooked texture. However germination decreases milling yield and alters some physicochemical properties, and most germinated rice studies evaluated medium-grain and aromatic rice cultivars. This study compared the effects of germination duration and parboil...

Beans are an essential food and the primary protein source for many people worldwide, there is a need to develop affordable nutritious bean-based products, particularly individuals who unable consume animal due financial or health constraints. This study aimed investigate how cooking beans in whey can affect biological value activity of protease inhibitors (TIA) bean puree obtained. Bean seeds ...

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to compare the effects of a flexible lower- and higher-glycemic index (GI) Mexican-style diet on biochemical data and BMI during a 6-week treatment period. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS This study was a randomized, crossover design of two 6-week periods with a 6-week washout period between treatments. Subjects with type 2 diabetes (n = 36) with a BMI >25 kg/m...